1. Who are the principal persons in this chapter?
Main Minor
--Herod --James brother of John
--The church --Jews (people)
--Peter --Soldiers, variously described
--Rhoda --Mary, mother of John Mark
--Angel --James brother of Jesus
--Citizens of Tyre
--Blastus
2. What does the chapter teach concerning Christ?
--Hears and answers prayer (5ff)
--Controls the angels (7, 11)
--Judges sin (23)
--His Word prevails (24)
3. Is there, in this chapter, any example for me to follow?
--prayer without ceasing (5)
--Peter�s sleeping in the Lord (6)
--Peter�s obedience (9)
--Sharing good news with brethren (12)
4. Is there, in this chapter, any error for me to avoid?
--Herod�s vexing the church (1-4) --Herod�s pleasing men (3)
--Unbelieving prayer (15) --unfair judgment (19)
--Idolatrous worship (22) --accepting idolatrous worship (22, 23)
5. Is there, in this chapter, any duty for me to perform?
--None. Note: in general you will find more duties in the epistles and more examples in the narratives
6. Is there, in this chapter, any promise for me to claim?
--Implied�God takes care of His own --implied�God answers prayer
--Implied�the Word of God will grow
7. Is there, in this chapter, any prayer for me to echo?
--Yes, do it without ceasing
8. What is the principal subject of this chapter?
--The Word of God prevails. Note: should be �Christ-centered.�
9. What is the leading lesson of this chapter?
----Man can do nothing to prevent God�s Word from growing and multiplying (again keep this Christ-centered)
--Note: #1, 2, 5 are the most important questions. Base #1 and 2 on 5.
10. Which is the best verse in this chapter?
--24